Yes the cinematic output these days leaves much to be desired. This is true.
“Reagan” was typical of a classic propaganda piece, but geared for people like me who already agree with the political premise?
I felt treated like a sheep who is unable to handle the thought of their shepherd being anything less than Christlike. As though I wouldn’t be able to reconcile Reagan’s greatness with any of this flaws. Or Reagan’s faith, with any of his deviations.
I would have much preferred a narrative about a heroic yet complicated man.
The portrayal of women was particularly “cringe” including of Prime Minister Thatcher, the Iron Lady herself...there was a voter who answered the door that was a very “dumb blonde” type caricature, Nancy was WAY too one-dimensional, of course the Reagan children got barely any airtime as they were famously estranged from their parents on and off in real life. (Too much dirty laundry to air there?)
Didn’t like the portrayal of Russians/Soviet. Also too simplistic.
I especially didn’t appreciate the portrayal of Reagan’s first wife, Jane. She was presented as superficial and unsympathetic — in an effort to avoid the idea that Ronald himself had any role in the breakdown of his marriage?
And finally, I am wearied out by Evangelical-leaning moviemaking in general...The presentation of faith is too formulaic for my liking.
I absolutely LOVE your homepage! :-) Especially the Philippians 3 ending.
And I very much appreciate your thoughtful reply to my somewhat provocative reply to your original critique of the movie. Your effort deserves a similarly thoughtful reply, which unfortunately I’m not up to making tonight. I’ll try tomorrow.
FRegards, and Blessings!